North Laurel Middle School
Tel:
(606) 862-4715
- North Laurel Middle School serves 1,057 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- North Laurel Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
North Laurel Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- North Laurel Middle School's student population of 1,057 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,057 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
- North Laurel Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of North Laurel Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #60 out of 1246 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 10% |
| White | 95% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Laurel County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to North Laurel Middle School is North Laurel High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Laurel County Virtual Academy (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Johnson Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- London Johnson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 294 students
1.2 miles
1781 Mcwhorter Rd
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4664 1.2 PK-5 294 - London North Laurel High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,416 student
1.2 miles
1300 East Hal Rogers Parkway
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4699 1.2 9-12 1,416 - London Laurel County Schools Center For Innovation Vocational School
1.6 miles
1100 East Fourth Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-5580 1.6 n/a n/a - London London Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 617 students
1.6 miles
600 N Main St
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4679 1.6 PK-5 617 - London Laurel County Virtual Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
1.7 miles
718 N. Main Street
London, KY 40741
(606) 862-4600 1.7 6-12 n/a
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